The Sword That Met Its Match at Security
Security checkpoints are places of routine—empty your pockets, remove your belt, and occasionally… surrender your medieval weaponry? That was clearly the case at Newcastle International Airport, where an ornate sword found its final resting place: the bottom of a gray bin beneath the security desk. The decorative hilt and glinting blade, now tucked between a cleaning spray bottle and some discarded items, make for a surreal scene that feels more fantasy RPG than standard airport procedure.
It’s unclear whether the would-be traveler expected to duel their way through customs or simply forgot that carrying a sword onto a plane might raise a few eyebrows. Regardless, the absurdity of such an item being confiscated highlights just how unpredictable airport security can be. Amid laptops and liquids, the sight of a full-sized broadsword is a humorous reminder that some packing decisions are best left in the realm of imagination—and maybe next time, just check it in with the luggage.
